the enlightenment figures project. what are we doing? 1.researching one major figure from the...

The Enlightenment Figures Project

What are we doing?1.Researching one

major figure from the Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment.

2.Figures will be presented to the class.

3.Class will take notes, use info to make cards for use on quiz & test

Who are we researching?

Voltaire Jean-Jacques Rousseau

John Locke Adam Smith

Rene Descartes

Thomas Hobbes

Baron de Montesquieu

Isaac Newton

Why study these people?

● Some of the most important people in the development of the modern world.

● Will appear on the test.

● Quiz Next Wednesday

How will we present (teach) to the class?

1. Use glogster or prezi

2. On Monday (If we have class)

3. Students will take notes on your person

What to research/present

1.Birth/Death Date2.Brief Biography3.The Main Ideas/Theories developed by

this figure (Two or more) -Most important4. Important Works (Books, journals…)5. At least one famous quote by figure6. Significance of Figure (Why is he important? How do his ideas impact us today?)7. Picture(s) of figure and his contributions.